Specials

Bohemian Riptoberfest

Using under-modified malt and a double decoction to produce an richer lager. Used double decoction mash from Radical Brewing.

August 5, 2014 at 11:34am

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Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)

13 lbsFloor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt; Weyermann

Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt; Weyermann

Czech-grown two-row spring barley. Traditional, authentic floor malt produced in Czech. Republic according to highest Weyermann® quality standards. Up to 100% of total grain bill. All lagers (especially Czech. Pils/Pilsner/Pilsener) as well as low-alcohol, “light”, and ales.

Tettnanger

Saaz

Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.

.5 ozSaaz - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 1 min

Saaz

Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.

Wyeast 2633 Octoberfest Lager Blend™

Wyeast 2633 Octoberfest Lager Blend™

A blend of lager strains designed to produce a rich, malty, complex and full bodied Octoberfest style. Attenuates well while still leaving plenty of malt character and mouth feel. Low in sulfur production.

Notes

Double Decoction:
Dough In:
12 qts of water added at 90 degrees to dough in for 30 minutes
Added 10 qts of 180 degree water raising the temperature to 120. Rested for 20 Minutes
1st Decoction:
Pulled out 1/3 of thick mash by using a colander to lightly strain. Heated to 155, held for 20 minutes. Heated to boiling, for 10 Minutes. added Back to Main mash.
2nd Decoction:
Pulled off 1/3 thin mash. Boiled for 10 minutes.
Boiled for 1 hour. Cooled to 80. Transfered to Carboy. Airated.
Pitched yeast in at 70, put it in check freezer set to 48. By 24 hours Actively fermenting.
OG 1.060

Fermentables

Total:14.50 lbs

Efficiency:60%

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Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt

Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt; Weyermann

Czech-grown two-row spring barley. Traditional, authentic floor malt produced in Czech. Republic according to highest Weyermann® quality standards. Up to 100% of total grain bill. All lagers (especially Czech. Pils/Pilsner/Pilsener) as well as low-alcohol, “light”, and ales.